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Low-Calorie High-Protein Pasta Bolognese Meal Prep
This recipe guides you through making a delicious and healthy pasta bolognese, perfectly portioned for meal prep, with just 400 calories and 35g of protein per serving. It features lean beef mince, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, ideal for a weight-loss journey or a balanced diet.
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Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
47m
Cook Time
57m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
35g
Protein
42g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Bolognese Sauce Simmering
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Pasta Cooking
Instructions
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- Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. These are your 'soffritto' base.10mPreview10mPreviewFinely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. These are your 'soffritto' base.
- Heat a large pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, then add the 5% fat beef mince. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.5m
Preview5mPreviewHeat a large pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, then add the 5% fat beef mince. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary. - Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan with the browned mince. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.7m
Preview7mPreviewAdd the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan with the browned mince. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent. - Pour in the pasata and beef stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.25mPreview25mPreviewPour in the pasata and beef stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.
- While the bolognese sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.10mPreview10mPreviewWhile the bolognese sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Drain the pasta. Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta. Portion into four containers for meal prep. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.1m
Preview1mPreviewDrain the pasta. Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta. Portion into four containers for meal prep. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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